Manager, Business Banking Process Management & Transformation

at  BMO Financial Group

33 Dundas Street West Toronto Ontario,M5G 3C2

Designs, develops, tests, implements, measures and manages processes. Ensures that process design reflects current business strategy and business/stakeholder requirements and supports the desired customer experience. Processes may be related to (but are not limited to) fulfillment, operations, services, sales, etc.

• Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
• Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
• Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
• Assists in the development of strategic plans.
• Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
• Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
• Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Builds effective relationships and collaborates with internal/external stakeholders.
• Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
• Monitors and tracks performance, and addresses any issues.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
• Leads or participates in defining the change/communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
• Develops and documents processes, procedures, etc. and/ or end-user materials.
• Assists with the documentation of end user materials.
• Assists with training and transition of processes and tools/templates to appropriate process owners.
• Collaborates in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.
• Designs processes based on business requirements and best practices. Ensures the processes adhere to applicable risk, regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Streamlines, simplifies and continuously improves existing processes.
• Documents processes (including, but not limited to, process flows, playbooks, etc.) for vetting, communicating, and implementing processes with stakeholders.
• Ensures all processes meet established standards, effectively utilize templates and tools to track compliance and operational effectiveness standards.
• Looks for opportunities to eliminate, simplify and automate processes. Recommends approaches or changes to streamline and integrate processes to improve overall efficiency.
• Maintains current process documentation to ensure available for stakeholders as required.
• Supports management of processes using established methodologies and tools/system/technology.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Participates in the integration of Core Process transformation across business/groups to deliver process improvements for productivity savings and enhanced customer/employee experience.
• Develops an understanding of organizational interactions and complexity to engage with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Stays abreast of industry technical and business trends through participation in professional associations, practice communities & individual learning.
• Resolves issues regarding processes that are raised from all sources/stakeholders.
• Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
• Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Canadian Business Banking experience is preferred
• Possesses a deep understanding of and problem solving ability for issues within the business/group.
• Knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle - In-depth.
• Knowledge of business/group processes, procedures and controls - In-depth.
• Understanding of risk, regulatory and compliance requirements - In-depth.
• Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Power Apps
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.
• Data driven decision making - In-depth.

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